FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.
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"The issue of refunds could drag through the courts for years."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The policy hasn’t changed. The legal tools that implement that may change but the policy hasn’t changed."
— Jamieson Greer , Executive
"Whether refunds extend automatically to all importers or are processed first through the existing Court of International Trade docket will depend on how the lower court structures the remedy."
— Mark Ludwikowski , Executive
"Still, the process could be drawn out if Customs fights the trade court’s refund procedures."
— Luis Arandia , Executive
"We’ll end up being in court for the next five years."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Brett Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jamieson Greer is the U.S. Trade Representative.
Luis Arandia is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg.
Mark Ludwikowski is the chair of Clark Hill's international trade practice.
Rodney Scott is the commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection.
Rodney S. Scott is the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
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The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.
FedEx filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking a refund for tariffs imposed by President Trump, which were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court last week.
FedEx filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade against Customs and Border Protection, seeking a full refund of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
FedEx filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking a full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's emergency order targeting imports, following the Supreme Court's ruling that the tariffs were unlawful.
FedEx filed a lawsuit seeking a refund for tariffs imposed under President Trump's emergency economic powers, following the Supreme Court's ruling that the tariffs were illegal.
FedEx filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking a full refund of tariffs imposed under President Trump's emergency economic powers, following the Supreme Court's ruling that the tariffs were illegal.
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